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‘scaping the city

On a cold evening this week, just before sundown, I was passing the above iconic view of the architecture, new and old, along the Thames and so Patti’s Lens Artist Challenge: Cityscapes makes for an appropriate post.

London is my city – but what do we mean by the term: ‘Cityscape’? As equivalent to landscape it can be inferred as the wide open view.

East London

But these panoramas we tend to only see from the river Thames, from east to west

Westward and London upriver

And besides a Cityscape is much more than skylines. Rather: ” Within the context of art, Cityscapes reflect various aspects… including buildings, urban parks, city skylines, and city streets. ” Art History

And so over the next couple of weeks or so I shall be photographing London from all these angles, from the perspective of one who is leaving it for good. In short I am ‘Scaping the city’.

glad you liked the sandwich – the advice normally is not to put the two modes together but I am always in two minds!
thank you for your good wishes too Jilly – it a decision I must make for many of the reasons you know of and I think I am heading in the right direction

I love London, and your shots feel good. The Shard is surely a more beautiful view from your spot than from mine…and the last photo is a gem. The light and atmosphere..Wishing you the best of luck with your move!

Hi, Laura. I am glad the challenge gives you another way to capture London before you move. Your shot of Farrington Road is my favorite! I love how you captured the essence of the city there. I hope it’s a great change for you and it gives you much happiness.